There’s a single Micro USB port on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max to power it, and Amazon includes all of the necessary cables in the box, along with an Alexa Voice Remote and two AAA batteries.Īfter it’s all connected and has power, you’re ready to set up the device. It’s a black, rectangular dongle that either plugs directly into an HDMI port on your TV or through an included extension cable that comes to let it hang down from your TV. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max looks a lot like previous Fire TV Sticks from Amazon, but it’s slightly longer.

For those who have deeply integrated Amazon’s Alexa and Echo products throughout their home, the Stick 4K Max is the clear choice. The biggest difference between the two is which smart assistant platform you use more. It also stacks up nicely against the $49.99 Chromecast with Google TV, offering a similar set of features and streaming quality for nearly the same price. We haven’t tested the Stick 4K+, but on paper, it looks like the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the better deal. The pricing is very competitive with the likes of Roku’s $69.99 Streaming Stick 4K+ that starts shipping Oct. The added cost gives you a faster processor, improved Wi-Fi performance and more memory. How it compares: The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $20 more than the Fire TV Stick 4K.

The Max lives up to its name by providing the maximum performance out of the lineup - at least in this form factor. Additionally, it deeply integrates with the rest of Amazon’s products.

What you need to know: It’s faster than any other Fire TV Stick Amazon sells, and it leverages that power to get you quicker access to content through the included voice remote. Who it’s for: The $54.99 Fire TV Stick 4K Max is for those who want the most powerful Fire TV Stick or those looking to upgrade to 4K from a standard Fire TV Stick or Stick Lite. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account

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